MotorcyclingSA and our affiliated clubs run a number of different days where you can come and try motorcycle riding before taking part in competitive riding, or even committing to a membership/license. These include Ride Parks Australia (RPA) Ride Days, Come and Try Days, and Minikhana for kids and more.
More info is available on these from the main menu above, as well as more information on the various disciplines.
Once you have a idea of what you’d like to participate in, there a few different ways to get started in competitive riding, depending on your age and the discipline that you would like to get involved with.
Kids aged 4-6
Can only participate in Recreational activities.
Recreational activities– allow you to participate in Non-Competitive events. i.e. Practice Days, Trail Rides, Tuning, Coaching.
How do I get involved?
Step 1: Check out your local club – locate your local club here
Step 2: Purchase a ‘Mini’ licence through Ridernet
Step 3: Check out the Events Calendar for events and get riding!
‘Juniors’ – those aged 7- to under 16
Can participate in either Recreational OR Competition Activities.
Recreational activities– allow you to participate in Non-Competitive events. i.e. Practice Days, Trail Rides, Coaching.
Competitive activities– allows you to compete in National, State, Club and Non-Competitive events.
How do I get involved in Recreational Riding?
Step 1: Check out your local club – locate your local club here
Step 2: Purchase a ‘Mini’ licence through Ridernet
Step 3:Check out the Events Calendar for events and get riding!
How do I get involved in Competition Riding?
Step 1: Join a club – locate your local club here
Step 2: Download a Kick Start Book
Step 3: Contact your local club and organise to attend a Kick Start Day
Step 4: Attend the Kick Start Day and complete Assessment 1 and Assessment 2 with the coach which can be found on page 24-28 of the Kick Start Booklet
Step 5: Purchase a ‘Junior National’ or ‘Junior Restricted’ licence through Ridernet. More information on the type of licence you require can be found on Ridernet
Step 6: Check out the Events Calendar for events and get riding!
‘Seniors’ – those aged 16 and over
Can participate in either Recreational or Competition Activities.
Recreational activities– allow you to participate in Non-Competitive events. i.e. Practice Days, Trail Rides, Coaching.
Competitive activities– allows you to compete in National, State, Club and Non-Competitive events.
How do I get involved in Recreational Riding?
Step 1: Check out your local club – locate your local club here
Step 2: Purchase a ‘Recreational’ licence through Ridernet
Step 3: Check out the Events Calendar for events and get riding!
How do I get involved in Competition Riding?
Step 1: Join a club – locate your local club here
Step 2: Purchase a ‘Senior National’ or ‘Senior Restricted’ licence through Ridernet. More information on the type of licence you require can be found on Ridernet.
Step 3: Check out the Events Calendar for events and get riding!